boehme_portrait_1730.jpgRule over me this day, O God, leading me on the path of righteousness. Put your Word in my mind and your Truth in my heart, that this day I neither think nor feel anything except what is good and honest. Protect me from all lies and falsehood, helping me to discern deception wherever I meet it. Let my eyes look straight ahead on the road you wish me to tread, that I might not be tempted by any distraction. And make my eyes pure, that no false desire may be awakened within me.

- Jakob Böhme (1575-1624) was a humble German shoemaker whose writings influenced Christians across Europe. He composed a set of simple, direct prayers to be used through the day.